Animals, like humans, are susceptible to suffering skin infections. These infections include infections caused by bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the skin and also infections caused by yeast or also known as malassezia dermatitis.
For detect infections of the skin in cats, it is very important to be attentive to the behavior of our pet.
Symptoms depend on the type of infection your pet has, bacterial or yeast.
Common symptoms of bacterial infections of the skin include:
- Itching: if your cat is constantly and strongly scratching some area of its body.
- Pustules or swollen areas with pus.
- Visible lesions on the skin.
- Strong and unpleasant odor
- Flaking
- Loss of hair
Common symptoms of yeast infections include:
- Itch
- Oily skin
- Inflammation
- Rancid smell
But what are the causes to acquire these types of infections? Skin infections are generally caused by wounds that have not healed properly and have developed bacteria that cause infection. Similarly, certain breeds of cats, such as cats with Pasturella Multocida are more likely to acquire these bacterial infections.
On the other hand, yeast skin infection is caused by an organism known as Malassezia Pachydermatitis and usually manifests itself on your pet's neck, ears, armpits, and groin. These types of infections develop, especially if your pet suffers from allergies, seborrhea or has a very low immune system.
If you begin to notice that your pet has any of the symptoms mentioned above, it is important that you visit your trusted veterinarian so that he can start treating your animal. Do not worry that this disease is treatable and if you follow the letter of the treatment your pet will recover very soon.